Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Seven Valleys, PA

Codorus State Park Campground welcomes dogs throughout its wooded camping areas with specific pet-friendly loops designated for campers traveling with animals. Located near Seven Valleys, the park maintains clean, spacious sites where pets are permitted on leashes no longer than 6 feet. The campground features electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings at pet-approved sites. Indian Rock Campgrounds also accommodates pets with creek-side camping options where many campers report minimal mosquito issues despite the water proximity. Bathrooms at these facilities are generally well-maintained, though Indian Rock's showers operate on push buttons that only stay on for a few seconds. The campsites at Codorus are particularly spacious, providing ample room for dogs to rest at camp while remaining leashed. Gifford Pinchot State Park offers additional pet-friendly accommodations with similar amenities.

Multiple hiking trails provide exercise opportunities for leashed pets, including Mary Ann Furnace Trail at Codorus which leads to a scenic lake setting particularly beautiful during fall foliage season. Dogs must remain on leash on all park trails and common areas. The historic rail trail accessible directly from Indian Rock Campgrounds property creates an excellent walking path for dogs and owners. During summer months, pets need adequate shade and water as some camping areas have limited tree cover, especially at Indian Rock where the upper sites are notably exposed. Park rangers regularly patrol the campgrounds but generally don't interfere with responsible pet owners. The nearby town of Hanover provides veterinary services and pet supply options, including the Utz chips outlet that some campers visit during their stay. Campgrounds enforce quiet hours which helps manage barking and maintains peaceful camping conditions.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania (122)

    1. Codorus State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Porters Sideling, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 637-2816

    $20 - $195 / night

    "We got a spot for two nights in the pet area. We were shaded by trees, but the spots weren’t very private. Bathroom facilities are nice."

    "The open field pet friendly sites are also large but provide no shade and it gets hot!  You can feel the difference between these sites and the interior loop sites.  "

    2. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    57 Reviews
    Wellsville, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 292-4112

    $20 - $90 / night

    "I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees."

    "Our site was in the pet loop and was set back off the road a good amount which kept a lot of the road noise down. It was very large and Iffered gIId trees fIr strIngIng up tarps and hammocks."

    3. Merry Meadows Recreation Farm

    19 Reviews
    Freeland, MD
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 329-6636

    "Our dog was welcomed. Will definitely be going back. This was our first trip with our camper ever and everyone was helpful"

    "It was a VERY dark walk to get to the bathhouse for showers. And the fire pit had no grill, so we ended up having to use the stoves of some RV camping friends for meals."

    4. Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm

    9 Reviews
    Wellsville, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The bathroom near the pool left a little something to be desired. It wasn’t filthy but also wasn’t sparking clean. It was great being close to the battlefield."

    "We were there around Halloween and they had decorated the park so nicely. The sounds of the farm animals all around was fun and amusing for us."

    5. Cedar Lake Family Campground

    6 Reviews
    Wellsville, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 292-2918

    $60 - $100 / night

    "Nice lake for fishing. Easy check in. Nice little store. About an hour away from Hershey where we went to the RV show. We will come back if we are in the area again"

    "Just takes away from the rural feel. Cabin was clean and perfect. Grounds were very clean. Toilet and showers clean. Golf carts a little dated but overall good. Night time was serene and quite."

    6. Indian Rock Campgrounds

    2 Reviews
    Jacobus, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 741-1764

    "We were surprised to find this nice little spot next to the creek right outside of town. There’s a spot right next to it but was unoccupied while we were there so we were all alone."

    7. Artillery Ridge Campground

    26 Reviews
    Gettysburg, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 334-1288

    "We have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see."

    "Kids loved being able to see them and get close and even pet them! This campground is minutes from town and is practically on the battlefield."

    8. Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA

    15 Reviews
    Elizabethtown, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 367-7718

    $45 - $279 / night

    "A little pricey and strict for vistors, they need to leave by 10 and can’t bring their pets."

    "There was a bathhouse and dish sink nearby, as well as the entrance to a nice little nature trail a few sites down. "

    9. Otter Creek Campground

    10 Reviews
    Pequea, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 862-3628

    "Pet friendly!"

    "Just down the road about a mile or so was the Indian Steps Museum which is owned by York Conservation Society."

    10. Pequea Creek Campground

    14 Reviews
    Pequea, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 284-4587

    "Pet friendly and very lush with greenery."

    "Covered bridges and road side shopping are close by. Enjoyed river tubing which is close by to this campground. Music bingo on Saturday night was so much fun. Owners are very nice and helpful."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Seven Valleys, PA

1097 Reviews of 122 Seven Valleys Campgrounds


  • barb C.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    Amazing campground!

    We stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Great location and friendly staff

    We have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.

  • Melissa F.
    Jul. 21, 2018

    Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    Wish I stayed there under different circumstances.

    The rangers were nice and the campground hosts were sweet. I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees. I would rather sleep in a tent any night over a motel room but this time was different. Due to my father passing, me and my daughter stayed there 3 nights. I will be back another time to actually enjoy the lake and being between Lancaster and Gettysburg makes both places easy to access. Next time I will be getting a site away from the group area. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking. Some of the groups can get rather loud especially when there are a bunch of teens. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking.

  • C
    Oct. 21, 2021

    Dogwood Acres Campground

    Quiet and Friendly Staff

    Clean well kept family owned campground. Located a few miles off 81, in the country surrounded by beautiful views. It’s a mix campground of seasonal campers and short term campers. Very family oriented. Very nice off leash fenced dog park.

  • Chris G.
    Jul. 23, 2019

    Twin Grove RV Resort

    Great campground! Lots of fun

    We loved it here. It accommodates a large family reunion with plenty of space. The campground was well populated but we didn’t feel cramped at all. Super dog friendly. Many little dog parks throughout. Great pool.

  • Kathy S.
    Oct. 18, 2022

    Jonestown/Hershey KOA

    Beautiful Park

    This camp boasts a stream and beautiful city bridge for water play in the summer and photography in the cooler months. Grounds, bathrooms, showers, playgrounds, dog park, everything. This park is wonderful!

  • Tiffany S.
    May. 15, 2019

    Twin Grove RV Resort

    Beautiful Campground

    Nice campground with well taken care of sites. There is a pond to fish from, a dog park for your furry friend to play at and a few playgrounds for the kids.

  • Tiffany S.
    May. 15, 2019

    Twin Grove RV Resort

    Beautiful Campground

    This is an amazing campground! There are 2 dog parks right next to each other, which is great for your furry friend to be able to run around and play off leash. And for the kids there is an arcade, a ferris wheel and some other rides. On Saturday nights they usually have a band playing on the stage which is really neat. There is also a ice cream place to get a nice cold treat. The RV spots are really nice and well kept.

  • singinajf@aol.com
    May. 26, 2021

    Ramblin' Pines

    Quiet Spot

    The staff and seasonal campers are all very friendly. The bathrooms are incredibly clean. We love all the games there are to play and the dog park is our favorite spot. Overall, it's peaceful and quiet in a nice, wooded setting.


Guide to Seven Valleys

Codorus State Park Campground's pet-friendly sites offer camping options within wooded sections of the park. Several loops accommodate pets, with spacious sites featuring fire rings and picnic tables. The park maintains a maximum of two pets per site policy with standard leash requirements. Camping options include tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, and pet-friendly cabins. Campers note that while sites in Loop A provide more privacy and shade, the pet-friendly Loop D sites are more open with less shade. The campground features clean bathroom facilities with warm showers and accessible water spigots throughout. Barking dogs can occasionally disrupt the otherwise quiet atmosphere, particularly on busy weekends.

Nearby Indian Rock Campgrounds provides creekside camping for pet owners with both RV and tent sites. Dogs enjoy walking along the historic rail trail accessible directly from the property. The pet-friendly Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA, located about 30 miles from Seven Valleys, offers more amenities including full hookup sites and a camp store. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground, approximately 10 miles north, features hiking trails where leashed dogs can accompany their owners. During summer months, owners should be mindful of temperatures in open sites with limited shade. Pet owners should pack sufficient water and waste bags as dedicated pet waste stations are limited at some campgrounds. The area offers several veterinary services in nearby Hanover and York for emergency situations.

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